RA/postdoc position open!

Institute of Molecular Biology

RA/postdoc position open!

We value interdisciplinary backgrounds—applicants from biology, medicine, physics, or engineering are encouraged. Prior experience in animal models (fly, fish or mouse) or human embryonic stem cells is a bonus, but not required.

• Job Description
  • Unit Institute of Molecular Biology
  • JobTitle RA/postdoc position open!
  • Work Content 【Research Focus】 The Lab for Cell Dynamics (LCD) at Academia Sinica explores the biological functions of large-scale cell death during embryonic development, integrating advanced quantitative and imaging techniques. Our recent work (PMID: 38987590) reveals how developmental signals prime cells for death. We invite passionate junior scientists to join our team to investigate: How developmental cues orchestrate cell death during development.
  • Qualifications 【Who we are looking for】 We welcome candidates of all academic levels (B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D.) who are:
  • Able to pay attention to experimental details and take faithful experimental notes.
  • Able to learn through literature search and discussion.
  • Able to communicate with an open mind.
  • Motivated to tackle challenging biological questions.

• Working Environment
  • Operating Hours Based on AS regulations
  • Work Place The Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica
  • Treatment Compensation is based on Academia Sinica’s standards, with adjustments based on qualifications and experience. Research Assistant with Master’s degree: > NTD$ 44968/mo. - Research Assistant with Bachelor’s degree: > NTD$ 38388/mo. -Postdoc:> NTD$64711/mo.
  • Welfare 【Others】We are committed to fostering a nurturing, creative, and interdisciplinary research environment. Our lab brings together talents from biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, and computational fields. We use English as our working language, and actively support your growth through: weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, presentation coaching, brainstorming sessions, TGIF hangouts, birthday celebrations, and annual lab retreats. Join us to do impactful science and grow with a vibrant team.
  • Reference Site

• Acceptance Method
  • Contacts Dr. Sheng-hong Chen
  • Contact Address The Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica
  • Contact Telephone Please email us
  • Email [email protected]
  • Required Documents Please email Sheng-hong Chen at [email protected] with title: “LCD RA application–in vivo/stem cell scientist”
  • Precautions for application

• Date
  • Publication Date 2025-08-11
  • Expiration Date 2026-01-01